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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: EN4CER on May 29, 2016, 10:19:17 AM

Title: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on May 29, 2016, 10:19:17 AM: Hello Everyone from the sunny UK,

Its been a while since my last post!

I normally trim once or twice a week using a Walh balding clipper and Walh detailer with the T-wide blade, but in the summer months especially when on vacation in hotter climes I tend to shave 3-4 times a week with a Panasonic ES-R31 Electric Shaver.

I have been looking at the Andis ProFoil Lithium Titanium Foil Shaver as an option to replace my Panasonic shaver, but wondered if anyone on these boards had any experience of these two shavers?

I'm not too fussy about which shaver cuts closest, as I'm use to trimming anyway. The Panasonic does take everything off and leaves you totally bald :@`

What I did want to know is how the Andis ProFoil Lithium Titanium Foil Shaver and Panasonic ES-R31 electric shavers compare in terms of

1. Easy of use.
2. Power and speed of shaving.
3. Time between emptying shaved hair.
4. Holding charge.
5. (go on then), closeness of the shave O:O

Any other pros and cons???

I'd like to thank everybody in advance for the help, guidance. O0

EN4
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on May 30, 2016, 09:02:52 AM: 103 view and not one fellow baldy can help!.. Is it because i'm UK or somemittt :P
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: reddog on May 30, 2016, 10:17:48 AM: Sorry, can't comment on those 2, sometimes I use my trusty old 3 foil head Remington. It takes it down bald nearly as close as a blade, by not quite.
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: Sir Harry on May 30, 2016, 11:23:00 AM: EN4CER

Sorry for the delayed response, but this is the first day I've had off since ???...But I have an Andis foil shaver that I use when I go longer than three days or are short on time. It cuts pretty close and leaves me smooth for about six hours if I don't follow up with a wet shave. It does pretty good on the chin as well. I don't have a Panny so I can't compare the two, but just thought I'd give you my experiences with the Andis.
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on May 30, 2016, 11:48:23 AM: Thanks for the info. Can you tell me how long the blades are please..?
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: Sir Harry on May 30, 2016, 12:37:56 PM: I'll have to get back to you I'm not home at the moment.
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on May 31, 2016, 01:30:18 AM: Ok thanks. I'm eagerly waiting in anticipation :)
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on June 01, 2016, 12:08:35 PM: Hiya,

Can anyone tell me the length of the foils on the Andis Profoil shaver??

Thanks!
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: Sir Harry on June 01, 2016, 02:10:40 PM: 1 1/4 inches give or take and they're gold
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on June 01, 2016, 02:18:54 PM: Hi Sir Harry, i need the length of the foils please. I think you've given me the width?
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: Sir Harry on June 01, 2016, 02:30:25 PM: It's double foiled and it's about 1/4 wide
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Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on June 01, 2016, 03:11:04 PM: Sorry Harry I'm a bit confused. What is the measurements of the foils running the width of the shaver. Eg across the front where the Andis wording is? Cheers
Title: iT'S 1 1/
Post by: Sir Harry on June 01, 2016, 04:07:17 PM: It's 1/14 inches across where Andis is and 1/4 inch from front to back. It's angled.
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: EN4CER on June 01, 2016, 04:39:29 PM: Thanks for the info, you've been very helpful. How does it compare to other electric shavers you've used?

My Panasonic has 3 foils, that are 1 1/2 wide and 1 inch deep, so assume it would cut faster and more accurate?
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: Sir Harry on June 01, 2016, 06:14:26 PM: Enny I also have the Wahl Super shaver which is similar. The Andis is better on the head than the Wahl slightly, but they're both more effective with about at least four days growth. The Wahl is excellent for shaving the chin. When I go longer than five days my best results came from using the Wahl first, the Andis second and an ATG wet shave third. I also have my trusty Andis T outliner but I invested in the foil shavers after getting a scalp tattoo last summer. Just like having a selection of razors, having a selection of shavers is good for wear and tear reasons. It's kind of like having a nice selection of players on your sports team (I'm happy with the depth of razors and shavers that I have)
Title: Re: Electric Head Shaving: Help with these Options> Panny v Andis
Post by: Lew on June 13, 2016, 07:24:40 AM: Quote from: reddog on May 30, 2016, 10:17:48 AM
Sorry, can't comment on those 2, sometimes I use my trusty old 3 foil head Remington. It takes it down bald nearly as close as a blade, by not quite.

I use the same type of electric razor. It feels like I have a smooth head with stubble that is possibly a couple of hours old. I prefer this method now because I invariably get razor burn with a straight razor and my head is left irritated and stinging.